Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Robert B. Ripchinski work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Robert B. Ripchinski at 5 hospitals: Mary Greeley Medical Center, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, MercyOne Newton Medical Center, Pella Regional Health Center and Ringgold County Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Robert B. Ripchinski see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Des Moines, IA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Robert B. Ripchinski's specialty?
- Medicare lists Physician Assistant as the primary specialty.
- Does Robert B. Ripchinski accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert B. Ripchinski accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Robert B. Ripchinski?
- (515) 247-8400, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Robert B. Ripchinski's NPI number?
- 1003970278. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Robert B. Ripchinski works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert B. Ripchinski at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Mary Greeley Medical CenterAmes, IA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 160030
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 160083
- MercyOne Newton Medical CenterNewton, IA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 160032
- Pella Regional Health CenterPella, IA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 161367
- Ringgold County HospitalMount Ayr, IA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 161373
Practice locations
Addresses where Robert B. Ripchinski is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 450 Laurel StDes Moines, IA 50314 (515) 247‑8400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Robert B. Ripchinski as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC69 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Des Moines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003970278 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians